It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Frade Peres, who passed away peacefully at General Hospital on November 3rd (near midnight) at the age of 87. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments.
Born in Portugal in a small village in the interior of the country (Lavacolhos), she immigrated to Canada with her three small children to join her husband (Manuel Roda Simoes) in 1973. She was extremely talented always willing to mend and make clothes for her family, knit blankets, and many other talents.
She will be dearly missed by her husband, Manuel Roda Simoes. Her children; Jose Antonio Peres Roda, Filipe Manuel Peres Roda (Simoes) ( daughter-in-law Fernanda Maria
Laranjeira de Abreu Torres), and Anabela Peres Roda (Simoes). She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Alexandra Makeila Torres Simoes, Natalia Alissa Torres Simoes, Sofia Simoes de Freitas and Miguel Filipe Simoes de Freitas.
A visitation will be at the Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, ON) on Wednesday, November 6th from 5-8pm.
A Funeral service will be at Eglise Portugaise Notre-Dame-De-Fatima (42 Rue Hanson Gatineau), on Friday November the 8th at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Ottawa University Heart Institute (https://foundation.ottawaheart.ca/give/)
She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her, and her love and legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
Digital Guestbook
Marta Carvalho
Valter Duarte
Sincere condolences to the family. May she rest in peace.
Rosa, Lucy & Marelyne Da Rocha
We would like to offer our sympathy to your family at this incredibly difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and wish your family peace and comfort as you grieve the loss of your
Mother and may you all find comfort at this most difficult time in the outpouring of love surrounding your family.
Mr. and Mrs Jose Galvao
Our deepest condolences to all the family. May your Mom rest in Peace 🙏🙏
Angelina Gones
Such a loving and giving person. I never left her home without a full stomach, comfort, and a smile on my face. She was always thinking of others. Jose, Filipe, and Anabela, you are blessed to have such a wonderful mother. May she rest in peace.
José António Peres Garcia
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Rose Gomes and Family
Our deepest condolences for your loss, Maria was a truly extraordinary and beautiful lady in every way. We love her and you so very much. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Sending love and blessings XOXOXOXO
"May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you, may the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace" (Number 6:24-26)
Tony Boalhosa
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
Tina Amicarelli and Tarik Wahab
Our sincere condolences from Wahab Family
Adriana E. Estrada-Gonzalez
Mis sinceras condolencias, Fernanda, a ti y a toda la familia.
Beijinho muito grande!! E um abraço bem apertado a todos!